Shelbyville in Shelby County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Shelbyville Fountain

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

1. Shelbyville Fountain Marker

Inscription. This fountain was purchased jointly in 1895 by city and county from J. L. Mott Iron Works, New York. It was erected at intersection of Fifth and Main Sts. upon the completion of Shelbyville's first public water works. Moved in 1914 to public square to clear the street after construction of new courthouse. Figure chosen for top of fountain is "Atlantis" pattern.

Erected 1991 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1379.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 38° 12.651′ N, 85° 12.94′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in Shelby County. It is at the intersection of Midland Trail (U.S. 60) and 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Midland Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shelbyville KY 40065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

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It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founder Capt. William Shannon (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Shelbyville Fountain (a few steps from this marker); The Blockhouse / Martin's Raid (a few steps from this marker); Squire Boone's Station, 1779 (a few steps from this marker); Elijah P. Marrs (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby County WWI Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby County, 1792 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Also see . . . Shelbyville Fountain. From ShelbyKY Tourism Commission & Visitors Bureau. (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

2. Shelbyville Fountain Marker

Closeup of Shelbyville Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025

3. Closeup of Shelbyville Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on March 31, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.